Attracted By My Ex-wife

After breakfast that morning, Carl felt like he wanted to read something. He found that the best options on the bookshelf were "The Study of Names," The Book of Names," "The Meaning of Names," and related literature.

Now that he had nothing to worry about in respect of Kevin, it was his greatest, unfettered pleasure to give the child a name.

In fact, Carl had begun looking for names even before Ted was born. He had given it a lot of due consideration, treating it as a matter of great importance.

Now, time had passed so quickly that Ted was to turn one year old quite soon. Carl still hadn't thought of his favorite name yet.

"Fly, fly, fly, take to the sky and control the dark and light," Carl read slowly.

He read through, nodding in interest from time to time, saying to himself, "Oh, that is indeed a good one."

"Todd, Theodore, Nick," said Carl.

"Todd sounds best."

He eagerly picked up the phone and dialed Kevin.

"Kevin, I've thought of another name today," Carl said. His voice was full of excitement.

"Okay."

"'Todd'. What do you think of the name 'Todd'? I really think it's fantastic. Broach the topic with Anne," said Carl.

"Okay, I'll chat to her about it when I reach home after work. I'm sure she won't mind," said Kevin a little helpless.

"Well, that's all I called for. I'll give it a bit more thought as well. Bye," said Carl.

"Okay, we'll come visit you tomorrow!" Kevin answered.

"Don't worry yourself to visit. You just focus on your new baby. That's all."

After hanging up, Kevin rubbed his forehead, rather strained. He could not count how many times this had happened. Every time, Carl would be very satisfied with the name he had picked. Then it was just a matter of time before he changed his mind, yet again.

'What was it the last time? Maybe it was Gordon... Yes, and the time previous was Dennis.' Kevin recalled just a couple of the numerable times this had happened.

They knew that Carl had much love for the child. The kid's name hadn't been decided in finality just yet. So, for the time being, they just called him "Ted".

When people became very old, they started to behave as naively and erratically as small children. So Kevin and Anne just let it be. Fortunately, Carl at least did not suggest any crazy names. But now time was running out.

Ted slept soundly, completely unaware that he had been named and renamed so many times. Of course, it didn't even matter if he knew, because sooner or later, the name would be changed yet again. Just as it always happened...

The next day, Kevin and Anne paid a visit to the old house of the Fu Family with the baby. Carl had been waiting, sitting on the sofa. He was very pleased to see the trio.

This home was located quite close to a natural lake, but it was still quite close to the city center. Carl's foresight had made him see the value of the property, so he bought it when it was still selling at a low price. At first, they landscaped and planted large, beautiful trees. Next, they built a few smaller buildings around the property. Only then did they build this main house in the middle of it all. Even though many years had passed, it was well-maintained. With the rapid economic development in this particular area, it now became the new city center. This old house of the Fu Family was a peaceful place amidst the bustling neighborhood.

have a good look at Ted." Carl made his way straight to them without any hesitation,

with Carl since they visited him quite often. He affectionately nuzzled his face into Carl's neck

have a chat," Anne said,

do take a seat," said Carl. He held Ted lovingly

Ted will be one year old very soon," said

quickly," Carl said, slightly shocked.

host a first birthday party for Ted. Do

the kitchen to

as you please," said Carl casually, still

I don't have any objection. But there is one thing I must ensure: My grandson's party must be exceptional,

his name..." Kevin broached the

important point. Kevin had really not anticipated it would be so difficult for Ted to be given a final name. But he had felt Carl's persistence and genuine desire to properly name the kid after due consideration. He took it as a very serious matter.

He thought the family would just continue to call Ted by this nickname for the time being. But

and give you the final name." Carl looked thoughtfully at the baby in

down together for lunch. Afterwards, the two parents took the

took out the extensive list of names

wouldn't be a good choice either. He thought that Ted wouldn't like such a domineering name when he grew up to a

list painstakingly, Carl had actually crossed out almost every name that he had picked.

the last one and felt a bit of anxiety come over him.

he had very high standards. After all, this small one would be called by this

was going to be upon them soon, but Carl still had

had to carry on his usual eating and drinking on tasty things for the day.

birthday arrived and the Fu Family servants were very busy with preparations. Because this was a very important milestone,

she had picked in advance specifically for this day. She got up

his bubbly, gurgling self as

him for the day. It was a matching style to that which Anne and Kevin had on but it was more

her arms and made her way out of the room. He was a little restless in her

to have a formal, official name. As Anne thought of this, a

a decisive, assured and business-savvy man would have such a hard

to take this

wielded the power of the AN Group, so many people were in attendance. Amidst the crowd were several people who wanted to become close to the Fu Family for business favors or for obtaining the opportunity to do business with them. It

would have no chance to sneak in. All the people invited

still a

you ready?" Kevin knocked considerately at his door.

have arrived. The party must

in a

I'll wait

straightening his

into the banquet hall. The party was officially